Disraeli, like his later peer Churchill, made his reputation as a writer before entering Parliament. His political fame easily eclipsed his novelistic reputation, and this audiobook gives us a fair understanding of why. Many of its secondary characters are so similar that even narrator Tim Bentinck's many tones and accents cannot help listeners distinguish them, and no one could do much with the digressions into British constitutional history. The major characters, despite Bentinck's efforts, are pretty monochromatic, the heroes unnaturally good and the villains totally bad. And while the lectures on Chartism and the obligations of the wealthy toward the poor may have been fascinating when the book was new (1845), they have lost their immediacy. D.M.H. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine
"Sybil" addresses the social and political issues of the working class during the early Victorian era. The novel follows the story of Charles Egremont, a young aristocrat, and Sybil, a working-class girl. Through their intertwined lives, Disraeli explores the stark contrast between the privileged upper class and the impoverished working masses. He delves into themes of social reform, labor rights, and the need for empathy and understanding between different classes. Disraeli's novel not only reflects his own political ideals but also highlights the need for a more just and equitable society.
Benjamin Disraeli, an influential British politician and novelist, served twice as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. As an author, he explored political and social issues through novels like "Coningsby," "Sybil," and "Tancred." Disraeli's literary work reflected his political views and endeared him to readers for his insightful commentary on the Victorian society and politics.
"Sybil" addresses the social and political issues of the working class during the early Victorian era. The novel follows the story of Charles Egremont, a young aristocrat, and Sybil, a working-class girl. Through their intertwined lives, Disraeli explores the stark contrast between the privileged upper class and the impoverished working masses. He delves into themes of social reform, labor rights, and the need for empathy and understanding between different classes. Disraeli's novel not only reflects his own political ideals but also highlights the need for a more just and equitable society.
Benjamin Disraeli, an influential British politician and novelist, served twice as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. As an author, he explored political and social issues through novels like "Coningsby," "Sybil," and "Tancred." Disraeli's literary work reflected his political views and endeared him to readers for his insightful commentary on the Victorian society and politics.
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| BN ID: | 2940159556318 |
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| Publisher: | Icon Audio Arts |
| Publication date: | 08/04/2023 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
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